stepping up

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This week, it announced a partnership with Deutsche Telekom to develop a drone defense shield, stepping up efforts to protect critical infrastructure in Germany from potential acts of sabotage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Ottawa has been stepping up ties with the EU and other key partners as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to increase cooperation between "middle powers".

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

"England have shown they have the capability of stepping up to that Red Roses shirt, but France is a different place to play," former England captain Katy Daley-Mclean added.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

So, local groups are stepping up to save the trees.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Box Boy shoots me a halting glance before stepping up to the counter.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera